Post top receptacle adapter

Abstract

A post top receptacle adapter is described. The post top receptacle adapter fits on a light pole between the pole and a light source. The adapter can include a fuse assembly to protect for overcurrent. Additionally, the adapter can include a sensor system. A switch can also be implemented on the adapter to allow switching on or off the power to the light fixture and the adapter.

1 . A retrofit device comprising: 
 a pole having a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, adapted to support the retrofit device;    a light fixture secured to the top portion of the pole;    at least one removable weatherproof receptacle secured to the pole via a tenon of the pole and including at least one power outlet; and    a fuse assembly adapted to protect the receptacle from overcurrent,    
   
   
       2 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is slidably secured to the tenon with an attachment assembly.  
   
   
       3 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is attached to the pole via an adapter.  
   
   
       4 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle further comprises ground fault interrupter receptacles enabling added protection.  
   
   
       5 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has a cover to protect the power outlets.  
   
   
       6 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , wherein the fuse assembly is adapted to trip at less than ten amperes.  
   
   
       7 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a sensor system adapted to de-energize and energize power.  
   
   
       8 . The retrofit device of  claim 7 , wherein the sensor system comprises a photo sensor adapted to turn on power to the receptacle in the dark and turn off power to the receptacle in the light.  
   
   
       9 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a camera system connected to the top portion of the pole.  
   
   
       10 . The retrofit device of  claim 9 , wherein the camera system is attached to a mounting bracket connected to the top portion of the pole.  
   
   
       11 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover adapted to protect the receptacle.  
   
   
       12 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a transmitter system secured to the top portion of the pole.  
   
   
       13 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a switch adapted to power on and power off the receptacle.  
   
   
       14 . The retrofit device of  claim 1 , further comprising a permanent power supply.  
   
   
       15 . A method of installing an adapter to a light pole having a light fixture and a plurality of power wires, the steps comprising: 
 removing the light fixture attached to the light pole;    disconnecting the power wires from the light pole;    connecting the power wires to the adapter;    securing the adapter to the light pole;    connecting the power wires from the adapter to the light fixture; and    attaching the light fixture to the light pole.    
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of attaching the adapter to the light pole further comprises the step of sliding the adapter over a tenon of the light pole.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of attaching the light fixture to the light pole further comprises the step of sliding the light fixture over a tenon of the adapter, wherein attaching the light fixture to the adapter which is attached to the light pole.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising the step of de-energizing and energizing power to the light pole by a sensor system.  
   
   
       19 . In a retrofit device comprising (i) a pole adapted to support the retrofit device, (ii) a light fixture secured to the pole, (iii) a fuse assembly to protect overcurrent in the retrofit device, wherein the improvement comprising a weatherproof receptacle retrofitted to be secured to the retrofit device via a tenon of the pole, wherein the receptacle includes a ground fault interrupter.  
   
   
       20 . The improved retrofit device of  claim 19 , wherein the receptacle includes at least one power outlet enabling the attachment on the pole of auxiliary devices requiring power.